Volvo 2013 VHD Trucks: Suspension Recall Due to Ball Joint Corrosion Risk
Volvo is recalling certain 2009-2016 VHD trucks with USK non-greasable drag links due to potential ball joint corrosion from water and contaminants, which could cause steering failure. Owners should contact Volvo for free replacement of drag links.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If water and contaminants enter the ball joint, corrosion can occur and lead to accelerated wear, which over time can result in failure of the ball joint, possibly resulting in complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Volvo is recalling 2009-2016 VHD trucks with specific drag links that may allow water and contaminants to enter ball joints. This could lead to corrosion, accelerated wear, and potential steering failure, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251346-volvo-2013-vhd-trucks-suspension-recall-due-to-ball-joint.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251346-volvo-2013-vhd-trucks-suspension-recall-due-to-ball-joint · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V735000
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“Volvo 2013 VHD Trucks: Suspension Recall Due to Ball Joint Corrosion Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251346-volvo-2013-vhd-trucks-suspension-recall-due-to-ball-joint. Based on NHTSA recall #16V735000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V735000).
Why it’s dangerous
Water and contaminants can enter the ball joints through compromised seals, causing corrosion. This leads to accelerated wear and potential failure of the ball joint, which may result in complete loss of steering control.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2009-2016 Volvo VHD trucks with USK non-greasable drag links are affected. Drivers using these trucks without the fix are at risk of steering failure due to corrosion.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck was manufactured between April 7, 2008, and December 9, 2015, and has USK non-greasable drag links. The recall covers model years 2009 through 2016.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volvo
Call 1-800-528-6586 to schedule a free replacement of the drag links at a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1606.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 50 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V735000 (October 13, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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